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Differential Case and Ring Gear - Conventional: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the differential carrier. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER .
  2. Using the Differential Carrier Bearing Step Plate, Differential Carrier Bearing Collets, Differential Carrier Bearing Retaining Ring, Bearing Tube Remover/Installers, Bearing Tube Removal Screw, remove and discard the differential bearings.
    • Place the left and right differential bearing shims with the respective outboard spacers.
      Fig 1: Removing Differential Bearings Using Special Tools
      G06776611Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. NOTE: Whenever removing the differential ring gear bolts, always install new Grade 9 differential ring gear bolts.

    Remove and discard 8 of the differential ring gear bolts. Leave 4 differential ring gear bolts loosely assembled, 90 degrees apart.

    Fig 2: Identifying Ring Gear With Bolts
    G07968107Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Tap each differential ring gear bolt head alternately with a rawhide or plastic hammer to loosen the differential ring gear. Remove and discard the 4 differential ring gear bolts. Remove the differential ring gear.
    Fig 3: Tapping Bolts Of Differential Ring Gear
    G07968105Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. NOTE: Use a vise with brass jaws or wood blocks.

    Place the differential case in a vise.

  6. Using a suitable tool, drive out the differential pinion shaft lockpin.
    Fig 4: Driving Out Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Pin
    G07967507Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using a suitable tool, remove the differential pinion shaft.
    Fig 5: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft
    G06142914Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. To remove the differential side gears and the differential pinion gears, rotate the differential side gears. The differential pinion gears will turn to the opening in the differential case.
    Fig 6: Removing Differential Side Gears And Differential Pinion Gears
    G06142915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the differential pinion gears and the differential pinion thrust washers.
  10. Lift out the differential side gears and the differential side gear thrust washers.
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